Not just a home! Why lifestyle matters most in 2021
Opinion
Today’s real estate consumers believe how they live within their communities is just as important as the layout of their homes. Understanding this shift is crucial for real estate professionals. Here's why
by Scott Beaudry Mar 4
7 secrets to growing a high-performing, loyal, lasting team
Opinion
High-performing teams are developed, grown and cultivated with purpose — from the inside out. Here are the common themes I see among solid teams
by Chris Pollinger Mar 4
A Zillow-owned ShowingTime: 5 MLS strategic concerns
Opinion
It's not just that the MLS is doing business with one of its customers but also the vendor-customer is now providing core services to its competitors — other MLS customers
by Mitchell Skinner Mar 4
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson
Opinion
Realtor.com is redeeming itself after sitting on the sidelines of the digital real estate wars. With soaring profits and booming traffic, now may be the time to sell
by Brad Inman Mar 3
Your deal flopped! Are you guilty of these 7 sale-killing behaviors?
Opinion
When one of your deals flops, look for what went wrong and what you can do to prevent it — and avoid making that same mistake in the future. Here are a few common deal-killing behaviors to watch out for
by Bernice Ross Mar 3
Redfin’s bid to buy RentPath isn’t about rentals
Opinion
Of course, Redfin is making a move into the rental space. The only surprise about this acquisition should be what took so long
by Jay Thompson Mar 3
10 myths about baby boomers that could cost you business
Opinion
Baby boomers own a lot of real estate and, therefore, a lot of potential business. A broker of the generation offers some advice for agents looking to work with this cohort
by Teresa Boardman Mar 3
Kenneth Jenny's 5 must-read Inman columns
Opinion
Remembering a valued voice in the industry through his own words
Keller Williams stays the course amid leadership changes
Opinion
Like with most growing organizations, leadership changes over time, but Gary Keller's message has not
Why people matter most: One real estate pro recounts his story
Opinion
My glass-half-full analysis of 2020 is that many real estate agents who might have been neglecting their sphere corrected that, reaching out to folks not just to try to earn a listing or commission, but to see how they were doing personally. Here's why that's important
by Bret Calltharp Mar 2
How agents can prepare for (an even busier) spring right now
Opinion
Here are 3 easy ways agents can prepare for a potentially hustling and bustling spring marketplace even without the downtime that a slow winter market usually provides
by Anthony West Mar 2
How to combat 5 common lies listing agents tell — and win the listing
Opinion
Be sure to always ask if the other agent has promised anything that you haven’t. That will be your opportunity to counter any lies with truth
by Carl Medford Mar 2
50% of agents will leave: One broker predicts real estate's future
Opinion
As an industry, we should stop obsessing over things we can’t or won’t fix and take a look inward at the things that make us special as individual agents and organizations. Here's why
by Ryan Rodenbeck Feb 26
The Real Word: Can ShowingTime competitors step up?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new showing platform Instashowing, Redfin’s acquisition of RentPath, and Kim Kardashian's and Kayne West's divorce.
by Byron Lazine Feb 26
Show potential buyers everything about a development with Imerza
Opinion
A powerful tool for developers and new construction sales teams, Imerza is taking property rendering and real estate data visualizations to the top floor
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 26
Real (Estate) Talk: How to push for accountability in our associations
Opinion
Although some associations attempt to advocate marginalized voices, the stated intent is often far from the actual impact. Speaking up to seek accountability for authentic justice, equity, diversity and inclusion is what this moment requires from us all
by Lee Davenport Feb 25